<ul><li>Scientists are exploring the potential of using living microbes to power and biodegrade electronic devices.</li><li>Electroactive microbes can generate electricity by transferring electrons onto minerals.</li><li>Cable bacteria have the unique ability to transfer electrons over longer distances, making them ideal for bioelectronics.</li><li>Microbial materials could be used to create sustainable electronics that break down naturally, reducing electronic waste.</li></ul>

Living electronics: How microbes could power and biodegrade the devices of tomorrow

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